12 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR details indicate discussion of delaying universal military training and service rules. Mentions selective service, registration, and foreign nationals in draft context. No clear date or institution is established in readable text.
A nationwide survey shows the Communist Party sharply reduced activity and many state offices closed. FBI notes underground status while headquarters blame authorities pressures and economic strain for closures and unmanned offices.
The Army announces two guard divisions alerted for duty amid wartime tensions. Officials say units stand ready with full mobilization plans and rapid deployment timelines.
The Onondaga County War Memorial doors open at 8 PM marking a milestone in Syracuse and Onondaga County history. A preview by press and radio suggested the 4 million memorial will impress residents as ceremonies begin at the Madison Street entrance led by Thurough W. Southwick, vice commander of the County Veterans Council.
Tonight at 7 00 parade begins Salina street at Erie boulevard proceeds south to E Onondaga to Madison Memorial Hall Memorial Hall hosts 8 00 consecration service for families of deceased veterans listed on Memorial Hall plaques sappled by Lt Gen Willis D Crittenberger and bands 98th Infantry and American Legion Chorus Carcade of Industry and Armed Services exhibit 8 10 open to public no charge.
Rev Frank L Titus Chaplain of American Legion Post 41 leads a Memorial Hall program with speakers F Douglas Johnson Jr past commander Irving Davis Chapter Purple Heart veteran affairs board member Mrs Ella Buck state president American Gold Star Mothers and Alfred S Cady present commander Irving Davis Post Purple Heart Benediction by Rev Frank Concluded on page 25 column 4
Berlin authorities said the Soviet zone plans to narrow traffic between East and West Berlin to a few strictly policed crossing points. The daily creation of new street barriers in the Soviet sector has merged into a new pattern described as a Tron Curtain. Several new barriers were erected this week reducing the number of legitimate entry points.
Washington sources report the Big Three foreign ministers Acheson Morrison and Schuman moving from preliminary talks to a broader strategy to contain Soviet pressure. A morning meeting was planned for a general review of Western defense and gold war developments.
Mrs Harold of Corning regained sight after undergoing two cornea transplant operations at General Hospital. The 44 year old described the nurse as looking nice and credited the successful procedures with restoring her vision after nearly 25 years of blindness.
Gen. George C. Marshall resigns today after one year as Secretary of Defense effective at noon. He will be succeeded by Deputy Secretary Robert A. Lovell. Marshall, 74, a five star veteran of World War I and former Secretary of State, cited personal reasons and announced the move to Pentagon reporters before White House confirmation.
New York reports James B. E. Olson former head of the federal alcohol tax unit testified before a House subcommittee about selling under 3 percent of 1946 production to liquor permit holders through agencies. He described sales staff familiarity with him and his bid for a TV distributor ship, noting uncertain links to Frank Costello and Teleking Corp. connections raised in Senate Crime Committee hearings.
New York reports wholesale food prices slide to 6.79 from 6.82 last week. The index remains 0.5 percent above the 1951 high of 7.31 reached in February. Strong bets persist that prices will stay elevated despite the dip.
A Me morial Hospital report describes a set of triplets born five minutes apart to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith of 265 E Adams St. The unnamed boy and two girls, born three months premature, were in critical condition but active, as nurse Lucille Dewey noted.
News from Tokyo reports that an Allied apology for strafing the Kaesong neutral zone hung on how the Reds would react. The question centered on whether the Soviet faction would accept the UN command explanation or press for a broader reply to additional charges of violations. If the Reds demand more, peace talks may be paused or resumed only after further concessions.
Snow but not here report says Casper received the season's first snow last night while Syracuse skies stay clear today. Weather Bureau forecasts cloudy warmer tomorrow with scattered showers and southerly winds shifting to the southwest. Highs near 85, low around 62 tonight.
Warsaw papers report Stefan Martyka a top broadcaster for Wave Length 49 was killed Sunday by secret fascist brigands. The program mocked Voice of America and BBC broadcasts and sought to crush anti-government rumors.
The New York six state milkshed announces a uniform price of 4.51 per hundredweight for August deliveries to 425 plants. July’s price was 4.23, last August 4.03. C J Blandford, market administrator, also sets a 6.2 cent butterfat differential for August above or below 3.5 percent.
President Bowles, former Connecticut governor and World War I price boss, named ambassador to India. Loy Henderson, current envoy to India, was nominated to Iran, succeeding Henry F. Grady whose resignation was accepted.
The snippet humorously notes that love costs the busy time and that the idle have time to spare, playing with punctuation and quirky lines to reflect on affection and busyness.
A charged report describes Andrei Gro myko, deputy foreign minister, holed up in the second and third cars as a train to Syracuse carried a Japanese treaty signing. William Bright of the New York Central police and a plainclothes detective helped push through to restrain the scene on the eastbound track. No one was allowed to board.
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